{"id":75285,"date":"2019-10-03T08:45:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T15:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=75285"},"modified":"2019-10-02T20:41:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T03:41:19","slug":"the-roots-share-digitally-unreleased-track-20th-anniversary-set-things-fall-apart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/the-roots-share-digitally-unreleased-track-20th-anniversary-set-things-fall-apart\/","title":{"rendered":"The Roots Share Digitally Unreleased Track + 20th Anniversary Set &#8220;Things Fall Apart&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Roots\u2019 <em>Things Fall Apart\u00a0<\/em>reissued for 20th anniversary on 3LP via Geffen\/Urban Legends, along with digitally unreleased track \u201cnew years @ jay dee\u2019s\u201d Listen <a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmKQDcB_9HjKYC7e86qxJqAWRQnviisQEeWkAjUlFGTAuedAt8lmVrXUBaZwxaUXVZ-cc8riXR7CHAonVb2vl8hR8-5CIMlJcDdLwmFKFO3jtC3UK3JvQSAGIn-mk8xkf8C0FA7RihnY6&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">NOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Roots - You Got Me ft. Erykah Badu\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJCHeEQV454?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PRESS RELEASE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of its 20th anniversary,<strong>\u00a0The Roots<\/strong>\u2019 breakthrough fourth album\u00a0<strong><em>Things Fall Apart<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is available once again via Geffen\/Urban Legends.\u00a0This melancholy gem of hip-hop, originally released on MCA Records in 1999, has been freshly remastered and repressed in two lavish physical configurations,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmOfZy8aiTfyWZsX47lsoUM69RsGpUgBw6wTJEPqhL_2cSSmMbhnuuFw9hXAYdKVXDz_UVlKWv4t5XVnMPVH6DpnMYXgJk95PIXTM_IbhbnYSGCp8YpZxvqA=&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">a standard black 3LP<\/a><\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmOfZy8aiTfyWQFUhtdC7uOVf_o28p-Te7SXduGHcFXFd3BLAxYEQ7Kar-vyD1SoNcMW6rocD7u7QiVOsxx877unXvYLMscHhirTvccNeFNgM&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">limited-edition crystal-clear 3LP<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>as well as a digital collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>, named after\u00a0<strong>Chinua Achebe<\/strong>\u2019s 1958 novel about the 19th century Scramble for Africa in which European imperialists invaded Nigeria (and, in turn, William Butler Yeats\u2019 poem \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmKQDcB_9HjKY4SRLtZQIjjjiAxaBXpg3DDFXTrBuNC7KH4KCbaUmW7wVPaRpGXIJspv4yEbnSKV6U8ugF9_uu7omPNLJr2I_-imQOblE5IBRWtiiLMCu67m5BajgONbR8w_ZoZxAIOR_MgsdFtksBhU=&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">The Second Coming<\/a>,\u201d about the end of the world) was a breakthrough for the Roots when they needed it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Philadelphia rap crew, led by MC Tariq<strong>\u00a0\u201cBlack Thought\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Trotter<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and drummer Ahmir \u201c<strong>Questlove\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Thompson, had critical acceptance under their belt, with their first three albums, 1993\u2019s\u00a0<em>Organix<\/em>, 1995\u2019s\u00a0<em>Do You Want More?!!!??!\u00a0<\/em>and 1996\u2019s\u00a0<em>Illadelph Halflife<\/em>, but little mainstream success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Roots - What They Do (Official Music Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_qzacv8dtb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They needed a knockout punch of an album \u2014 and their platinum-certified, No. 4-charting\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>\u00a0was it. The Roots\u2019\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>\u00a0is the band\u2019s magnum opus and legitimized neo-soul and Philly bop as a force to be reckoned with in hip-hop. It re-popularized live instrumentation in hip-hop, catapulting The Roots into stardom in the process with their first Grammy win.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Roots - The Next Movement\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qm7Xt2Qsjcg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarded as their breakthrough album, The Roots&#8217;\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>, was recorded during the infamous Soulquarian recordings at Electric Lady Studios resulting in legendary collaborations from the collective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all-star features from Erykah Badu, Common, Mos Def\u00a0a.k.a. Yasiin Bey, Jay Dee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dice Raw, Eve, Beanie Segal, Jill Scott, Lady B, and Ursula Rucker,\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>\u00a0received numerous accolades and awards. In celebration of its twentieth anniversary, Urban Legends is releasing an exclusive deluxe edition of\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>\u00a0on crystal-clear vinyl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>\u00a0peaked at No. 4 on Billboard\u2019s Top 200 and garnered laudatory reviews; as The A.V. Club put it, \u201cFew hip-hop artists seem to be willing to even attempt something approaching\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart<\/em>&#8216;s scope.\u201d\u00a0<em>Rolling Stone\u00a0<\/em>called the album \u201ctop-flight\u201d and singled out the Badu- and Eve-assisted \u201cYou Got Me\u201d as \u201c[perhaps] the greatest love song in hip-hop history.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this praise elevated the Roots to the next level \u2014 and in the long run, set them on course to eventually become the house band on\u00a0<strong><em>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Roots - Things Fall Apart Unboxing\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2q91dsHJHjc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><strong>WATCH THE UNBOXING VIDEO\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmKQDcB_9HjKYd6GNlxTU7R_xywvw1FSh-r8vq639jP2Qao5_CmGKP9fzhZ4Zztal4Gvwr2YobmLZUWjaO93FMREvQC_W1bfmZg==&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s your chance to revisit this classic in two different editions or in a digital configuration. The<strong>\u00a0standard configuration<\/strong>\u00a0features the original album, remastered on double vinyl with a third LP of bonus tracks curated by Questlove, including a 24-page booklet featuring rare photos, retrospective essays by Black Thought and Questlove and track-by-track liner notes from Questlove. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Collector\u2019s Edition<\/strong>\u00a0features all of the above, but as crystal-clear vinyl and a die-cut slipcase of the primary cover art plus the 4 original alternate covers as interchangeable lithos with foil stamp numbering plus a 6<sup>th<\/sup>, brand new bonus cover. Pre-Order\u00a0<em>Things Fall Apart\u00a0<\/em>now and get\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001sljeYOn2XalhY3K06T7vXhgCTwEiaANQ33O2vNmObOKUoTmRUF8JmKQDcB_9HjKYhPknrktx67uDZA0iNLBs31_yI3-6otknJR3A6cxcr1Rn1Mz9BnMKqHcPBG5HUdW_l0cHuXyLgh8Fugs7Nb3XOg6LYKGU9COTQCRytW1CHb8=&amp;c=foM5pk50dhdqbLagWKmMjdlu7DjtYoA259OGClSbX-xGR7I8S-6FRw==&amp;ch=nTsaz1ix9PqUo8LNi4f62Q32F6qr8cyLSaA7LXiQDMOSDYdut_TP1A==\">\u201cNew Years @ Jay Dee\u2019s,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0available for the first time digitally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48790235453_e169e7ea70_o-614x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48790235453_e169e7ea70_o-614x546.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48790235453_e169e7ea70_o-600x534.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48790235453_e169e7ea70_o-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/48790235453_e169e7ea70_o.jpg 733w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Things Fall Apart&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong>Track Listing \u2013 3LP &amp; Digital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Act Won (Things Fall Apart)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Table Of Content (Parts 1 &amp; 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Next Movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Step Into The Realm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side B<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dynamite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Without A Doubt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ain&#8217;t Saying Nothin&#8217; New<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Double Trouble<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side C<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Act Too (The Love Of My Life)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;100% Dundee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diedre Vs. Dice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adrenaline!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3rd Acts: ? Vs. 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Vol. 2&nbsp;<\/em>compilation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We Got You (Extended)&nbsp;\u2013 extended version of track from&nbsp;<em>The Roots Come Alive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E5 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You Got Me (Drum &amp; Bass w\/ Jill Scott)&nbsp;&#8211; unreleased<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br \/>Side F<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You Got Me (Me Tienes Remix)&nbsp;\u2013 from \u201cYou Got Me\u201d CD single; available for the first time digitally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Act Too (Love of My Life) [Remix]&nbsp;\u2013 from&nbsp;<em>Brown Sugar&nbsp;<\/em>soundtrack; available for the first time digitally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F3 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Y&#8217;all Know Who&nbsp;\u2013 from&nbsp;<em>Homegrown! 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